Seven Bulls - Djety Oguz

Kyrgyzstan

Seven rocks with a legend as blood red as the color in which they shine in the light.

Just 40 minutes from the Kyrgyz city of Karakol, you will find yourself surrounded by magical beauty and splendor. The "Seven Bulls" of Kyrgyzstan are natural sandstone formations and are located in Issyk-Kul province. The area is geologically protected and is one of the most beautiful sights of Kyrgyzstan. The rock formation is a national symbol and is surrounded by beautiful valleys and pastures.

Behind the name Djety Oguz (German: Sieben Stiere) is a bloody legend. It begins with two powerful khans who ruled the region at the same time. The dispute over the beautiful wife of one of the khans quickly degenerated into a war. To resolve the situation, one of the two rulers sought advice from his wise advisors. They suggested that the wife be killed at a great feast so that neither of them could have her. The khan, excited by this idea, immediately organized a great celebration at which seven bulls were to be sacrificed and eaten. During the ritual, the khan stabbed the wife, after which she lost an incredible amount of blood. This mixed with that of the bulls and, according to legend, flooded the entire region, hence the color of the rock. The Khans and their followers did not survive the incident. Accordingly, the rock formation is supposed to represent the seven bulls as they lay down in a row for eternal rest.

From Karakol, Djety Oguz can be reached by Matrushkas or by cab. For the latter, it is important to make it clear that you want to go to Djety Oguz Sanatorium and not just Djety Oguz Town. For the best view of the rock formations, we recommend you to follow the small path behind the village up the hill. From here you will have the perfect view of the Seven Bulls - don't forget your camera!

Want to see the color of the rock formation for yourself, but don't have anyone to travel there with you? No problem, we have the perfect solution for you! On our Kyrgyzstan trip we will visit Djety Oguz and other amazing places in Kyrgyzstan.

Fun Fact

"Djety Oguz" is not only the name for the rock formation, but likewise for the village itself, the river, the nearby town and even the entire region.

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